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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.73, 235.29 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.73, 235.29 and 95.98 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.73 : 235.29 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.73/235.29 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.73x = 235.29 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.73x = 22,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583.13/156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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