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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.71, 234.97 and 53.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.71, 234.97 and 53.98 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.71 : 234.97 = 53.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.71/234.97 = 53.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.71x = 234.97 × 53.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.71x = 12,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,682.96/156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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