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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 234.76 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 234.76 and 83.34 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 234.76 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/234.76 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 234.76 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 19,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564.90/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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