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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 234.12 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 234.12 and 74.90 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 234.12 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/234.12 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 234.12 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 17,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535.59/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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