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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.36, 234.90 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.36, 234.90 and 110.82 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.36 : 234.90 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.36/234.90 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.36x = 234.90 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.36x = 26,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031.62/156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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