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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.02 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.02 and 129.08 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.02 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.02 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.02 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 30,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078.22/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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