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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.02, 233.88 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.02, 233.88 and 64.70 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.02 : 233.88 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.02/233.88 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.02x = 233.88 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.02x = 15,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130.87/156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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