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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.37 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.37 and 65.66 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.37 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.37 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.37 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 15,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454.65/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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