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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 235.50 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 235.50 and 126.52 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 235.50 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/235.50 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 235.50 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 29,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795.46/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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