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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.71, 235.12 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.71, 235.12 and 65.41 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.71 : 235.12 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.71/235.12 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.71x = 235.12 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.71x = 15,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379.20/156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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