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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 233.99 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 233.99 and 95.17 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 233.99 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/233.99 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 233.99 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 22,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267.77/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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