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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.79, 235.02 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.79, 235.02 and 120.11 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.79 : 235.02 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.79/235.02 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.79x = 235.02 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.79x = 28,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.84/156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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