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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 235.30 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 235.30 and 65.48 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 235.30 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/235.30 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 235.30 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 15,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407.87/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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