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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.91, 235.22 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.91, 235.22 and 95.23 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.91 : 235.22 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.91/235.22 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.91x = 235.22 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.91x = 22,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400.00/156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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