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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.27, 234.13 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.27, 234.13 and 94.45 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.27 : 234.13 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.27/234.13 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.27x = 234.13 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.27x = 22,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.58/156.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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