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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.73 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.73 and 130.60 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.73 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.73 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.73 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 30,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,655.74/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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