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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 234.04 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 234.04 and 119.92 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 234.04 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/234.04 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 234.04 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 28,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066.08/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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