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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 235.42 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 235.42 and 118.09 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 235.42 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/235.42 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 235.42 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 27,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800.75/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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