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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.64 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.64 and 128.37 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.64 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.64 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.64 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 29,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992.37/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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