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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.29 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.29 and 99.19 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.29 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.29 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.29 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 23,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338.52/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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