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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 234.84 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 234.84 and 126.48 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 234.84 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/234.84 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 234.84 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 29,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702.56/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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