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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.77, 234.50 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.77, 234.50 and 131.12 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.77 : 234.50 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.77/234.50 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.77x = 234.50 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.77x = 30,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,746.69/156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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