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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.27 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.27 and 104.81 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.27 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.27 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.27 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 24,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552.70/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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