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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 234.85 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 234.85 and 75.57 is: 113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 234.85 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/234.85 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 234.85 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 17,746.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,746.06/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.27

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