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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.19, 234.38 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.19, 234.38 and 60 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.19 : 234.38 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.19/234.38 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.19x = 234.38 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.19x = 14,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062.95/156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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