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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 234.36 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 234.36 and 130.14 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 234.36 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/234.36 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 234.36 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 30,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499.61/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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