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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.03, 233.74 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.03, 233.74 and 130.51 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.03 : 233.74 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.03/233.74 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.03x = 233.74 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.03x = 30,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505.41/156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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