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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 234.90 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 234.90 and 87.23 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 234.90 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/234.90 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 234.90 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 20,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490.33/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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