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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.76 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.76 and 87.37 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.76 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.76 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.76 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 20,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423.61/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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