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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.65 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.65 and 95.23 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.65 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.65 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.65 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 22,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.40/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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