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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 233.94 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 233.94 and 115.86 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 233.94 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/233.94 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 233.94 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 27,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.95/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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