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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.81, 235.15 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.81, 235.15 and 54.08 is: 81.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.81 : 235.15 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.81/235.15 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.81x = 235.15 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.81x = 12,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.60/156.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.09

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