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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.55, 234.93 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.55, 234.93 and 60.37 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.55 : 234.93 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.55/234.93 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.55x = 234.93 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.55x = 14,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182.72/156.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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