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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 234.54 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 234.54 and 118.29 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 234.54 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/234.54 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 234.54 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 27,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743.74/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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