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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 235 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 235 and 111.25 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 235 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/235 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 235 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 26,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143.75/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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