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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.64, 234.84 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.64, 234.84 and 60.40 is: 90.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.64 : 234.84 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.64/234.84 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.64x = 234.84 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.64x = 14,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184.34/156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.55

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