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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235.18 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235.18 and 84.58 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235.18 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235.18 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235.18 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 19,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891.52/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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