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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 235.34 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 235.34 and 84.68 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 235.34 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/235.34 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 235.34 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 19,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.59/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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