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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 233.58 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 233.58 and 130.44 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 233.58 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/233.58 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 233.58 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 30,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468.18/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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