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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.32 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.32 and 75.12 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.32 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.32 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.32 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 17,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.12/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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