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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.85, 234.89 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.85, 234.89 and 110.98 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.85 : 234.89 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.85/234.89 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.85x = 234.89 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.85x = 26,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068.09/156.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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