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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 235.19 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 235.19 and 118.05 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 235.19 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/235.19 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 235.19 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 27,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.18/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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