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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 235.50 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 235.50 and 54.24 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 235.50 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/235.50 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 235.50 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 12,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.08/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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