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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 234.74 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 234.74 and 74.19 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 234.74 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/234.74 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 234.74 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 17,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.26/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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