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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.91, 235.37 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.91, 235.37 and 116.21 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.91 : 235.37 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.91/235.37 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.91x = 235.37 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.91x = 27,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352.35/156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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