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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 234.09 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 234.09 and 104.60 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 234.09 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/234.09 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 234.09 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 24,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,486.40/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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