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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 235.44 and 83.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 235.44 and 83.80 is: 125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 235.44 = 83.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/235.44 = 83.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 235.44 × 83.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 19,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,729.87/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.78

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