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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.41 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.41 and 69.59 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.41 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.41 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.41 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 16,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.47/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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