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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 235.08 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 235.08 and 155.04 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 235.08 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/235.08 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 235.08 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 36,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446.80/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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