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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.30, 235.14 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.30, 235.14 and 95.46 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.30 : 235.14 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.30/235.14 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.30x = 235.14 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.30x = 22,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.46/156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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