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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.74 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.74 and 105.48 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.74 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.74 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.74 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 24,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.24/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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