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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 233.37 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 233.37 and 127.44 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 233.37 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/233.37 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 233.37 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 29,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,740.67/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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