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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 234.72 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 234.72 and 53.73 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 234.72 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/234.72 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 234.72 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 12,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611.51/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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