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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 233.75 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 233.75 and 115.59 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 233.75 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/233.75 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 233.75 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 27,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018.58/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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