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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.27, 234.21 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.27, 234.21 and 75 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.27 : 234.21 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.27/234.21 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.27x = 234.21 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.27x = 17,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.75/156.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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