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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.18, 234.52 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.18, 234.52 and 122.02 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.18 : 234.52 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.18/234.52 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.18x = 234.52 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.18x = 28,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.13/156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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