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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 234.28 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 234.28 and 130.70 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 234.28 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/234.28 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 234.28 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 30,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.15/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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