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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.47, 235.04 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.47, 235.04 and 141.35 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.47 : 235.04 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.47/235.04 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.47x = 235.04 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.47x = 33,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221.02/156.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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