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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 234.85 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 234.85 and 53.88 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 234.85 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/234.85 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 234.85 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 12,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.72/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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