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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.39, 234.55 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.39, 234.55 and 53.67 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.39 : 234.55 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.39/234.55 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.39x = 234.55 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.39x = 12,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588.30/156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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