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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.86, 235.41 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.86, 235.41 and 128.06 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.86 : 235.41 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.86/235.41 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.86x = 235.41 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.86x = 30,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,146.60/156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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