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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 235.39 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 235.39 and 96.43 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 235.39 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/235.39 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 235.39 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 22,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698.66/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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