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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 234.51 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 234.51 and 104.55 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 234.51 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/234.51 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 234.51 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 24,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518.02/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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