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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.69, 234.52 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.69, 234.52 and 116.19 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.69 : 234.52 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.69/234.52 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.69x = 234.52 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.69x = 27,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.59/156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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