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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 215.38 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 215.38 and 135.44 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 215.38 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/215.38 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 215.38 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 29,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171.07/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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