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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.27, 234.27 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.27, 234.27 and 75.15 is: 112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.27 : 234.27 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.27/234.27 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.27x = 234.27 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.27x = 17,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.39/156.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.66

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