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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.18, 233.85 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.18, 233.85 and 128.94 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.18 : 233.85 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.18/233.85 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.18x = 233.85 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.18x = 30,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.62/156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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