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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.74 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.74 and 135.22 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.74 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.74 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.74 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 31,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606.32/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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