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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.47, 234.90 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.47, 234.90 and 95.45 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.47 : 234.90 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.47/234.90 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.47x = 234.90 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.47x = 22,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420.03/156.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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