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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.81 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.81 and 74.68 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.81 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.81 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.81 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 17,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459.39/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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