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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 234.18 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 234.18 and 82.98 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 234.18 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/234.18 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 234.18 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 19,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432.26/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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