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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.23, 234.34 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.23, 234.34 and 47.99 is: 71.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.23 : 234.34 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.23/234.34 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.23x = 234.34 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.23x = 11,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245.98/156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.98

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