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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.96 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.96 and 64.70 is: 97.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.96 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.96 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.96 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 15,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137.21/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.03

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