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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 233.98 and 78.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 233.98 and 78.99 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 233.98 = 78.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/233.98 = 78.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 233.98 × 78.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 18,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482.32/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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