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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.06 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.06 and 95.94 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.06 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.06 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.06 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 22,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551.66/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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