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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 234.56 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 234.56 and 135.96 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 234.56 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/234.56 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 234.56 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 31,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890.78/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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