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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.10, 234 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.10, 234 and 121.66 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.10 : 234 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.10/234 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.10x = 234 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.10x = 28,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468.44/156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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