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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.23, 234.28 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.23, 234.28 and 53.49 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.23 : 234.28 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.23/234.28 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.23x = 234.28 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.23x = 12,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531.64/156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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