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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.29, 234.50 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.29, 234.50 and 95.45 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.29 : 234.50 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.29/234.50 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.29x = 234.50 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.29x = 22,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381.38/156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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