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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 234.14 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 234.14 and 135.38 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 234.14 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/234.14 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 234.14 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 31,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696.03/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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