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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 233.97 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 233.97 and 87.58 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 233.97 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/233.97 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 233.97 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 20,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,491.09/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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