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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 235.41 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 235.41 and 131.12 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 235.41 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/235.41 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 235.41 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 30,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866.17/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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