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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.86, 235.30 and 54.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.86, 235.30 and 54.13 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.86 : 235.30 = 54.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.86/235.30 = 54.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.86x = 235.30 × 54.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.86x = 12,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737.08/156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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