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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 234.42 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 234.42 and 95.45 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 234.42 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/234.42 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 234.42 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 22,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.11/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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