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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.35, 234.51 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.35, 234.51 and 95.47 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.35 : 234.51 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.35/234.51 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.35x = 234.51 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.35x = 22,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,388.67/156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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