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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.97 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.97 and 87.57 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.97 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.97 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.97 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 20,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488.75/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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