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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.77, 234.89 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.77, 234.89 and 110.89 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.77 : 234.89 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.77/234.89 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.77x = 234.89 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.77x = 26,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045.81/156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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