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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.83, 234.93 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.83, 234.93 and 75.43 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.83 : 234.93 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.83/234.93 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.83x = 234.93 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.83x = 17,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.77/156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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