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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.18, 234.34 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.18, 234.34 and 90.32 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.18 : 234.34 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.18/234.34 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.18x = 234.34 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.18x = 21,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.59/156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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