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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.36, 235.08 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.36, 235.08 and 123.96 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.36 : 235.08 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.36/235.08 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.36x = 235.08 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.36x = 29,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,140.52/156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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