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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.73, 235.19 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.73, 235.19 and 84.64 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.73 : 235.19 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.73/235.19 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.73x = 235.19 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.73x = 19,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.48/156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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