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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.86 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.86 and 60.33 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.86 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.86 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.86 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 14,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.80/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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