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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 235.48 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 235.48 and 130.20 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 235.48 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/235.48 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 235.48 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 30,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659.50/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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