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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 234.99 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 234.99 and 102.66 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 234.99 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/234.99 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 234.99 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 24,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124.07/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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