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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.35, 234.51 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.35, 234.51 and 68.51 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.35 : 234.51 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.35/234.51 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.35x = 234.51 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.35x = 16,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.28/156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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