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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.54 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.54 and 122.23 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.54 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.54 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.54 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 28,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667.82/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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