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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 233.91 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 233.91 and 91.05 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 233.91 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/233.91 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 233.91 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 21,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296.34/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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