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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.64, 235 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.64, 235 and 99.27 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.64 : 235 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.64/235 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.64x = 235 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.64x = 23,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328.45/156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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