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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 216.02 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 216.02 and 129.06 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 216.02 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/216.02 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 216.02 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 27,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879.54/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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