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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.21, 234.02 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.21, 234.02 and 125.42 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.21 : 234.02 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.21/234.02 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.21x = 234.02 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.21x = 29,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348.99/156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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