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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 234.66 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 234.66 and 42.44 is: 63.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 234.66 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/234.66 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 234.66 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 9,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958.97/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.66

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