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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 234.65 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 234.65 and 95.58 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 234.65 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/234.65 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 234.65 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 22,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427.55/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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