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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235.02 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235.02 and 108.24 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235.02 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235.02 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235.02 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 25,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438.56/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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