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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 233.89 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 233.89 and 127.44 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 233.89 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/233.89 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 233.89 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 29,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.62/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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