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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 235.13 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 235.13 and 108.50 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 235.13 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/235.13 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 235.13 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 25,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,509.89/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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