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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.75, 234.97 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.75, 234.97 and 53.96 is: 80.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.75 : 234.97 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.75/234.97 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.75x = 234.97 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.75x = 12,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,678.98/156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.89

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