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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 234.68 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 234.68 and 75.27 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 234.68 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/234.68 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 234.68 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 17,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664.36/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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