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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 233.99 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 233.99 and 101.34 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 233.99 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/233.99 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 233.99 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 23,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712.04/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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