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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.48 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.48 and 99.28 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.48 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.48 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.48 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 23,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279.17/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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