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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 234.90 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 234.90 and 120.72 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 234.90 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/234.90 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 234.90 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 28,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357.13/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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