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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 234.23 and 64.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 234.23 and 64.79 is: 97.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 234.23 = 64.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/234.23 = 64.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 234.23 × 64.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 15,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175.14/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.19

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