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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 235 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 235 and 84.48 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 235 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/235 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 235 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 19,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.80/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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