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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.28 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.28 and 112.75 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.28 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.28 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.28 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 26,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414.20/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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