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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235 and 78.54 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 18,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456.90/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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