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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 234.44 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 234.44 and 156.02 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 234.44 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/234.44 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 234.44 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 36,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575.38/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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