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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 234.45 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 234.45 and 117.42 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 234.45 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/234.45 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 234.45 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 27,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529.12/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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