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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 234.27 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 234.27 and 134.28 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 234.27 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/234.27 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 234.27 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 31,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.78/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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