Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.55, 234.75 and 48.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 156.55, 234.75 and 48.31 is: 72.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156.55 : 234.75 = 48.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156.55/234.75 = 48.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156.55x = 234.75 × 48.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156.55x = 11,340.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,340.77/156.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72.44
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