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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 234.60 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 234.60 and 120.36 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 234.60 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/234.60 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 234.60 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 28,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236.46/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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