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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 235.44 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 235.44 and 65.60 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 235.44 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/235.44 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 235.44 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 15,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443.69/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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