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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 234.68 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 234.68 and 101.57 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 234.68 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/234.68 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 234.68 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 23,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836.66/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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