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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 235.58 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 235.58 and 65.71 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 235.58 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/235.58 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 235.58 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 15,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479.63/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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