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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 234.36 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 234.36 and 104.96 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 234.36 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/234.36 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 234.36 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 24,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598.43/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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