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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.73, 234.85 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.73, 234.85 and 79.59 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.73 : 234.85 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.73/234.85 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.73x = 234.85 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.73x = 18,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690.39/156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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