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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 235.18 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 235.18 and 65.47 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 235.18 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/235.18 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 235.18 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 15,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397.23/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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