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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 234.08 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 234.08 and 59.88 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 234.08 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/234.08 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 234.08 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 14,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016.71/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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