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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 234.72 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 234.72 and 130.92 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 234.72 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/234.72 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 234.72 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 30,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.54/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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