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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.19, 233.98 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.19, 233.98 and 101.92 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.19 : 233.98 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.19/233.98 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.19x = 233.98 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.19x = 23,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,848.08/156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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