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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.84 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.84 and 73.72 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.84 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.84 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.84 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 17,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238.68/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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