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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.30 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.30 and 54.18 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.30 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.30 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.30 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 12,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748.55/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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