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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 234.80 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 234.80 and 96.06 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 234.80 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/234.80 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 234.80 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 22,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554.99/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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