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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.73, 235.08 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.73, 235.08 and 65.48 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.73 : 235.08 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.73/235.08 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.73x = 235.08 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.73x = 15,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393.63/156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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