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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 235.11 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 235.11 and 122.94 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 235.11 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/235.11 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 235.11 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 28,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,904.42/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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