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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.95, 235.31 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.95, 235.31 and 54.21 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.95 : 235.31 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.95/235.31 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.95x = 235.31 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.95x = 12,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,754.71/156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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