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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.58, 235.70 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.58, 235.70 and 111.25 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.58 : 235.70 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.58/235.70 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.58x = 235.70 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.58x = 26,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220.48/156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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