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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 234.90 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 234.90 and 118.39 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 234.90 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/234.90 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 234.90 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 27,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809.81/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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