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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 235.01 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 235.01 and 92.50 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 235.01 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/235.01 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 235.01 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 21,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737.96/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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