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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 235.10 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 235.10 and 59.33 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 235.10 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/235.10 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 235.10 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 13,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947.31/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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