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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 235.02 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 235.02 and 131.31 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 235.02 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/235.02 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 235.02 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 30,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860.48/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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