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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 233.97 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 233.97 and 64.81 is: 97.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 233.97 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/233.97 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 233.97 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 15,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163.60/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.12

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