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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.64, 235.05 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.64, 235.05 and 120.46 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.64 : 235.05 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.64/235.05 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.64x = 235.05 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.64x = 28,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314.12/156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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