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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.20, 233.99 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.20, 233.99 and 95.14 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.20 : 233.99 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.20/233.99 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.20x = 233.99 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.20x = 22,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.16/156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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