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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.64, 234.79 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.64, 234.79 and 95.81 is: 143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.64 : 234.79 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.64/234.79 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.64x = 234.79 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.64x = 22,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495.58/156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.62

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