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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 234.66 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 234.66 and 122.40 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 234.66 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/234.66 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 234.66 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 28,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722.38/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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