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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 235.49 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 235.49 and 96.14 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 235.49 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/235.49 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 235.49 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 22,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640.66/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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