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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.37, 234.66 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.37, 234.66 and 117.88 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.37 : 234.66 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.37/234.66 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.37x = 234.66 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.37x = 27,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,661.72/156.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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