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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 235.28 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 235.28 and 65.50 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 235.28 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/235.28 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 235.28 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 15,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410.42/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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