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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 233.52 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 233.52 and 115.83 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 233.52 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/233.52 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 233.52 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 27,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,048.62/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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