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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 235.73 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 235.73 and 116.16 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 235.73 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/235.73 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 235.73 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 27,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,381.82/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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