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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.70, 234.84 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.70, 234.84 and 102.64 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.70 : 234.84 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.70/234.84 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.70x = 234.84 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.70x = 24,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103.98/156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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