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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 234.09 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 234.09 and 74.89 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 234.09 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/234.09 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 234.09 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 17,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531.00/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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