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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.85, 234.81 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.85, 234.81 and 126.47 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.85 : 234.81 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.85/234.81 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.85x = 234.81 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.85x = 29,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.01/156.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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