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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.49, 234.72 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.49, 234.72 and 53.77 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.49 : 234.72 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.49/234.72 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.49x = 234.72 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.49x = 12,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620.89/156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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