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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.29 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.29 and 86.54 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.29 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.29 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.29 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 20,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361.70/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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