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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 234.24 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 234.24 and 74.99 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 234.24 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/234.24 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 234.24 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 17,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.66/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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