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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 235.43 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 235.43 and 134.68 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 235.43 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/235.43 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 235.43 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 31,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707.71/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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