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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.29, 235.13 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.29, 235.13 and 95.47 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.29 : 235.13 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.29/235.13 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.29x = 235.13 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.29x = 22,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447.86/156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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