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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 234.75 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 234.75 and 95.76 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 234.75 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/234.75 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 234.75 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 22,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480.25/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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