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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 233.90 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 233.90 and 64.72 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 233.90 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/233.90 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 233.90 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 15,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138.01/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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