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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 234.17 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 234.17 and 86.88 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 234.17 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/234.17 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 234.17 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 20,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344.69/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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