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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 234.71 and 79.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 234.71 and 79.73 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 234.71 = 79.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/234.71 = 79.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 234.71 × 79.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 18,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713.04/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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