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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.20, 215.66 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.20, 215.66 and 135.74 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.20 : 215.66 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.20/215.66 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.20x = 215.66 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.20x = 29,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274.57/156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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