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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 234.07 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 234.07 and 95.32 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 234.07 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/234.07 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 234.07 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 22,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310.73/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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