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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 234.19 and 42.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 234.19 and 42.13 is: 63.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 234.19 = 42.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/234.19 = 42.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 234.19 × 42.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 9,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865.25/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.19

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