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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 234.86 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 234.86 and 79.53 is: 119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 234.86 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/234.86 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 234.86 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 18,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678.02/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.26

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