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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 234.97 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 234.97 and 75.47 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 234.97 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/234.97 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 234.97 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 17,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,731.82/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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