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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.32, 233.92 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.32, 233.92 and 119.96 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.32 : 233.92 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.32/233.92 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.32x = 233.92 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.32x = 28,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.04/156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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