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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234.08 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 234.08 and 95.18 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 234.08 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/234.08 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 234.08 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 22,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279.73/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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