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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 214.96 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 214.96 and 135.15 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 214.96 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/214.96 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 214.96 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 29,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050.77/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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