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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 235.05 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 235.05 and 155.85 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 235.05 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/235.05 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 235.05 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 36,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,632.54/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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