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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 234.86 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 234.86 and 107.96 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 234.86 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/234.86 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 234.86 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 25,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355.49/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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