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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.30, 234.33 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.30, 234.33 and 102.06 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.30 : 234.33 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.30/234.33 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.30x = 234.33 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.30x = 23,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,915.72/156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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