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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.14 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.14 and 65.53 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.14 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.14 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.14 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 15,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,408.72/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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