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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 234.42 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 234.42 and 95.37 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 234.42 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/234.42 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 234.42 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 22,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356.64/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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