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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 234.93 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 234.93 and 65.40 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 234.93 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/234.93 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 234.93 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 15,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364.42/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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