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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 214.80 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 214.80 and 117.20 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 214.80 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/214.80 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 214.80 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 25,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174.56/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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