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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 233.88 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 233.88 and 119.80 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 233.88 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/233.88 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 233.88 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 28,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018.82/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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