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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 234.66 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 234.66 and 53.76 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 234.66 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/234.66 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 234.66 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 12,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614.83/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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