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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234.12 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 234.12 and 83.88 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 234.12 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/234.12 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 234.12 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 19,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.99/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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