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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.25, 234.47 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.25, 234.47 and 106.27 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.25 : 234.47 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.25/234.47 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.25x = 234.47 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.25x = 24,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,915.42/156.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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