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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 234.12 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 234.12 and 129.16 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 234.12 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/234.12 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 234.12 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 30,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238.94/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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