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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 233.75 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 233.75 and 136.13 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 233.75 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/233.75 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 233.75 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 31,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.56/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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