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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.29, 234.45 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.29, 234.45 and 60.09 is: 90.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.29 : 234.45 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.29/234.45 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.29x = 234.45 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.29x = 14,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088.10/156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.14

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