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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 234.14 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 234.14 and 155.26 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 234.14 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/234.14 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 234.14 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 36,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,352.58/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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