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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 234.36 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 234.36 and 124.44 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 234.36 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/234.36 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 234.36 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 29,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163.76/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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