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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 233.88 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 233.88 and 87.70 is: 131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 233.88 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/233.88 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 233.88 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 20,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.28/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.36

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