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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 236.01 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 236.01 and 130.17 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 236.01 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/236.01 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 236.01 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 30,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721.42/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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