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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.65, 235.08 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.65, 235.08 and 120.20 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.65 : 235.08 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.65/235.08 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.65x = 235.08 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.65x = 28,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255.44/156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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