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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 233.87 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 233.87 and 155.64 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 233.87 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/233.87 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 233.87 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 36,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.75/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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