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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.64, 234.90 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.64, 234.90 and 105.24 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.64 : 234.90 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.64/234.90 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.64x = 234.90 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.64x = 24,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.88/156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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