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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 234.90 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 234.90 and 95.49 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 234.90 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/234.90 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 234.90 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 22,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430.60/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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