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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.31 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.31 and 85.88 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.31 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.31 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.31 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 20,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,122.83/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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