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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 234.97 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 234.97 and 126.23 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 234.97 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/234.97 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 234.97 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 29,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658.77/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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