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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.23, 234.23 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.23, 234.23 and 75.09 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.23 : 234.23 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.23/234.23 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.23x = 234.23 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.23x = 17,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587.96/156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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