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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.26 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.26 and 60 is: 89.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.26 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.26 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.26 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 14,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055.60/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.97

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