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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.35, 234.59 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.35, 234.59 and 84.19 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.35 : 234.59 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.35/234.59 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.35x = 234.59 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.35x = 19,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749.12/156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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