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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.93 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.93 and 78.86 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.93 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.93 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.93 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 18,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447.72/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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