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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.34, 234.13 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.34, 234.13 and 95.34 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.34 : 234.13 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.34/234.13 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.34x = 234.13 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.34x = 22,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321.95/156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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