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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.99, 235.43 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.99, 235.43 and 65.67 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.99 : 235.43 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.99/235.43 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.99x = 235.43 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.99x = 15,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,460.69/156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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