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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 234.85 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 234.85 and 60.38 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 234.85 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/234.85 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 234.85 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 14,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180.24/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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