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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.35, 234.51 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.35, 234.51 and 53.62 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.35 : 234.51 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.35/234.51 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.35x = 234.51 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.35x = 12,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574.43/156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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