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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 234.07 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 234.07 and 91.88 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 234.07 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/234.07 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 234.07 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 21,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504.95/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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