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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.32, 233.97 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.32, 233.97 and 87.68 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.32 : 233.97 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.32/233.97 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.32x = 233.97 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.32x = 20,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,514.49/156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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