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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.83, 234.70 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.83, 234.70 and 108.77 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.83 : 234.70 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.83/234.70 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.83x = 234.70 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.83x = 25,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.87/156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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