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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 234.74 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 234.74 and 79.44 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 234.74 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/234.74 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 234.74 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 18,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647.75/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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