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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.99, 235.76 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.99, 235.76 and 93.27 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.99 : 235.76 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.99/235.76 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.99x = 235.76 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.99x = 21,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988.87/156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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