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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235.11 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235.11 and 79.65 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235.11 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235.11 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235.11 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 18,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.51/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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