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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 234.72 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 234.72 and 110.57 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 234.72 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/234.72 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 234.72 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 25,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951.82/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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