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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.49, 234.95 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.49, 234.95 and 83.42 is: 125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.49 : 234.95 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.49/234.95 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.49x = 234.95 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.49x = 19,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599.53/156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.24

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