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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 234.39 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 234.39 and 53.52 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 234.39 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/234.39 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 234.39 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 12,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544.55/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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