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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 233.41 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 233.41 and 117.12 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 233.41 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/233.41 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 233.41 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 27,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336.69/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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