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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 234.68 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 234.68 and 95.57 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 234.68 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/234.68 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 234.68 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 22,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427.89/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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