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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 234.72 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 234.72 and 120.78 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 234.72 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/234.72 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 234.72 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 28,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349.48/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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