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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 234.72 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 234.72 and 124.68 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 234.72 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/234.72 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 234.72 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 29,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.89/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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