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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 235.28 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 235.28 and 116.34 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 235.28 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/235.28 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 235.28 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 27,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.48/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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