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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.40, 234.39 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.40, 234.39 and 120.16 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.40 : 234.39 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.40/234.39 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.40x = 234.39 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.40x = 28,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164.30/156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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