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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 234.10 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 234.10 and 125.49 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 234.10 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/234.10 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 234.10 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 29,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,377.21/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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