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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 234.87 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 234.87 and 95.31 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 234.87 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/234.87 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 234.87 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 22,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,385.46/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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