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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 234.73 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 234.73 and 101.83 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 234.73 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/234.73 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 234.73 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 23,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.56/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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