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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.49, 234.61 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.49, 234.61 and 75.25 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.49 : 234.61 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.49/234.61 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.49x = 234.61 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.49x = 17,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.40/156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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