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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.64 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.64 and 121.56 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.64 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.64 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.64 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 28,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.28/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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