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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 234.63 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 234.63 and 116.13 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 234.63 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/234.63 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 234.63 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 27,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247.58/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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