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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.64 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.64 and 75.28 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.64 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.64 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.64 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 17,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663.70/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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