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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.34, 234.35 and 53.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.34, 234.35 and 53.57 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.34 : 234.35 = 53.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.34/234.35 = 53.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.34x = 234.35 × 53.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.34x = 12,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552.69/156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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