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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.90 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.90 and 95.12 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.90 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.90 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.90 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 22,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.01/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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