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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.24 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.24 and 123.66 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.24 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.24 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.24 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 28,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841.84/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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