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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 235.51 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 235.51 and 96.17 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 235.51 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/235.51 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 235.51 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 22,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647.58/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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