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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.50, 234.86 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.50, 234.86 and 118.07 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.50 : 234.86 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.50/234.86 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.50x = 234.86 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.50x = 27,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729.92/156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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