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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.86, 235.52 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.86, 235.52 and 123.04 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.86 : 235.52 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.86/235.52 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.86x = 235.52 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.86x = 28,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.38/156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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