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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 234.03 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 234.03 and 117.55 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 234.03 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/234.03 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 234.03 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 27,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510.23/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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