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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 216.02 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 216.02 and 129.23 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 216.02 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/216.02 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 216.02 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 27,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914.54/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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