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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.36, 233.52 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.36, 233.52 and 104.52 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.36 : 233.52 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.36/233.52 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.36x = 233.52 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.36x = 24,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.51/156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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