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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 234 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 234 and 121.67 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 234 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/234 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 234 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 28,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469.61/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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