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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 235.54 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 235.54 and 118.69 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 235.54 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/235.54 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 235.54 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 27,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955.36/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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