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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.21 and 64.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.21 and 64.87 is: 97.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.21 = 64.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.21 = 64.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.21 × 64.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 15,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193.20/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.26

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