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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 216 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 216 and 124.02 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 216 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/216 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 216 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 26,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.32/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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