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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.02, 233.71 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.02, 233.71 and 119.77 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.02 : 233.71 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.02/233.71 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.02x = 233.71 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.02x = 27,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,990.56/156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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