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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 234.54 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 234.54 and 92.34 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 234.54 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/234.54 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 234.54 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 21,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657.42/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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