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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 233.89 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 233.89 and 83.90 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 233.89 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/233.89 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 233.89 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 19,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,623.37/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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