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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 233.35 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 233.35 and 130.90 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 233.35 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/233.35 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 233.35 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 30,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545.52/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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