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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 233.92 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 233.92 and 87.46 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 233.92 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/233.92 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 233.92 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 20,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458.21/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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