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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.23, 234.34 and 64.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.23, 234.34 and 64.90 is: 97.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.23 : 234.34 = 64.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.23/234.34 = 64.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.23x = 234.34 × 64.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.23x = 15,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207.17/156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.34

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