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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 235.23 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 235.23 and 99.14 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 235.23 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/235.23 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 235.23 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 23,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319.15/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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