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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.01, 235.07 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.01, 235.07 and 129.55 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.01 : 235.07 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.01/235.07 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.01x = 235.07 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.01x = 30,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451.50/156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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