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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 234.83 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 234.83 and 110.71 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 234.83 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/234.83 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 234.83 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 25,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998.03/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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