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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 234.06 and 77.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 234.06 and 77.95 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 234.06 = 77.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/234.06 = 77.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 234.06 × 77.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 18,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.98/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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