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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 234.03 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 234.03 and 121.75 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 234.03 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/234.03 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 234.03 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 28,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,493.15/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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