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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 234.59 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 234.59 and 110.72 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 234.59 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/234.59 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 234.59 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 25,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972.08/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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