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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.69 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.69 and 78.74 is: 117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.69 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.69 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.69 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 18,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.78/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.95

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