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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234.03 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 234.03 and 64.65 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 234.03 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/234.03 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 234.03 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 15,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129.29/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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