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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.87 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.87 and 144.28 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.87 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.87 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.87 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 33,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887.04/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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