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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 233.84 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 233.84 and 115.40 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 233.84 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/233.84 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 233.84 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 26,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985.14/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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