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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.69, 235.06 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.69, 235.06 and 53.94 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.69 : 235.06 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.69/235.06 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.69x = 235.06 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.69x = 12,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679.14/156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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