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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.95, 235.44 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.95, 235.44 and 65.66 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.95 : 235.44 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.95/235.44 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.95x = 235.44 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.95x = 15,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459.14/156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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