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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 235.16 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 235.16 and 54.02 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 235.16 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/235.16 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 235.16 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 12,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.17/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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