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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234.04 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 234.04 and 74.72 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 234.04 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/234.04 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 234.04 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 17,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487.47/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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