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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 234.51 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 234.51 and 118.07 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 234.51 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/234.51 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 234.51 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 27,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.42/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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