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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.20, 233.84 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.20, 233.84 and 104.71 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.20 : 233.84 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.20/233.84 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.20x = 233.84 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.20x = 24,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484.91/156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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