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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 235.10 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 235.10 and 113.93 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 235.10 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/235.10 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 235.10 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 26,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784.94/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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