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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 234.20 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 234.20 and 74.90 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 234.20 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/234.20 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 234.20 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 17,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.35/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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