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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 234.08 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 234.08 and 127.03 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 234.08 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/234.08 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 234.08 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 29,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735.18/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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