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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.10 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.10 and 127.26 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.10 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.10 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.10 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 29,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791.57/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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