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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 234 and 64.77 is: 97.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 234 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/234 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 234 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 15,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156.18/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.16

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