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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 233.90 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 233.90 and 155.36 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 233.90 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/233.90 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 233.90 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 36,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338.70/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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