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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 234.27 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 234.27 and 91.08 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 234.27 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/234.27 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 234.27 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 21,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.31/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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