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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.96 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.96 and 129.78 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.96 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.96 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.96 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 30,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.11/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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