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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.67 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.67 and 75.36 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.67 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.67 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.67 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 17,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684.73/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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