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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 234.32 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 234.32 and 95.35 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 234.32 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/234.32 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 234.32 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 22,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342.41/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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