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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 235.41 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 235.41 and 115.14 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 235.41 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/235.41 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 235.41 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 27,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.11/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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