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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 235.40 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 235.40 and 153.23 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 235.40 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/235.40 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 235.40 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 36,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068.40/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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