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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 234.72 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 234.72 and 65.19 is: 97.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 234.72 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/234.72 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 234.72 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 15,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301.40/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.77

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