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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 234.76 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 234.76 and 102.47 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 234.76 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/234.76 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 234.76 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 24,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055.86/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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