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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 234.51 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 234.51 and 131.01 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 234.51 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/234.51 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 234.51 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 30,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723.16/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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