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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 235.49 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 235.49 and 59.50 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 235.49 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/235.49 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 235.49 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 14,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011.99/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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