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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 235.08 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 235.08 and 95.86 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 235.08 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/235.08 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 235.08 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 22,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534.77/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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