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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 235.08 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 235.08 and 118.13 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 235.08 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/235.08 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 235.08 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 27,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768.83/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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