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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.19 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.19 and 75.18 is: 112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.19 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.19 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.19 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 17,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.06/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.66

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