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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.96, 235.32 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.96, 235.32 and 79.82 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.96 : 235.32 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.96/235.32 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.96x = 235.32 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.96x = 18,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.24/156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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