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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.86, 235.26 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.86, 235.26 and 54.22 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.86 : 235.26 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.86/235.26 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.86x = 235.26 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.86x = 12,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755.80/156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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