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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.82, 234.93 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.82, 234.93 and 84.58 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.82 : 234.93 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.82/234.93 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.82x = 234.93 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.82x = 19,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870.38/156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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