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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 234.24 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 234.24 and 154.46 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 234.24 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/234.24 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 234.24 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 36,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.71/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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