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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.65, 235.11 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.65, 235.11 and 113.45 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.65 : 235.11 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.65/235.11 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.65x = 235.11 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.65x = 26,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673.23/156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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