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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 234.76 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 234.76 and 122.25 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 234.76 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/234.76 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 234.76 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 28,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.48/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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