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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.91, 235.36 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.91, 235.36 and 54.20 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.91 : 235.36 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.91/235.36 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.91x = 235.36 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.91x = 12,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756.51/156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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