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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.23, 234.44 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.23, 234.44 and 87.89 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.23 : 234.44 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.23/234.44 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.23x = 234.44 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.23x = 20,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604.14/156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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