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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.96, 235.40 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.96, 235.40 and 60.75 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.96 : 235.40 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.96/235.40 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.96x = 235.40 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.96x = 14,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300.25/156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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