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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 234.66 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 234.66 and 124.35 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 234.66 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/234.66 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 234.66 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 29,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179.97/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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