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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235.20 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235.20 and 65.46 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235.20 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235.20 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235.20 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 15,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.19/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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