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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.39, 234.32 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.39, 234.32 and 110.51 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.39 : 234.32 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.39/234.32 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.39x = 234.32 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.39x = 25,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,895.57/156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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