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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 234.17 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 234.17 and 112.64 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 234.17 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/234.17 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 234.17 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 26,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376.35/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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