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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 214.84 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 214.84 and 135.22 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 214.84 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/214.84 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 214.84 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 29,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050.66/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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