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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.92 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.92 and 83.92 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.92 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.92 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.92 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 19,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630.57/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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