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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.83, 235.40 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.83, 235.40 and 96.08 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.83 : 235.40 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.83/235.40 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.83x = 235.40 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.83x = 22,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.75/156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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