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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 234.30 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 234.30 and 91.12 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 234.30 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/234.30 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 234.30 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 21,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349.42/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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