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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.71 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.71 and 124.22 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.71 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.71 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.71 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 29,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153.88/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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