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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 234.61 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 234.61 and 95.52 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 234.61 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/234.61 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 234.61 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 22,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.71/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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