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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.71, 234.24 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.71, 234.24 and 142.94 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.71 : 234.24 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.71/234.24 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.71x = 234.24 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.71x = 33,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,482.27/156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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