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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 234.62 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 234.62 and 125.83 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 234.62 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/234.62 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 234.62 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 29,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522.23/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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