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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 235.41 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 235.41 and 79.86 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 235.41 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/235.41 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 235.41 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 18,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799.84/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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