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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 234.79 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 234.79 and 84.44 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 234.79 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/234.79 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 234.79 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 19,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825.67/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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