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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.75, 234.87 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.75, 234.87 and 65.24 is: 97.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.75 : 234.87 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.75/234.87 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.75x = 234.87 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.75x = 15,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.38/156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.75

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