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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.99 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.99 and 129.45 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.99 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.99 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.99 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 30,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,419.46/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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