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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 234.62 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 234.62 and 134.83 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 234.62 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/234.62 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 234.62 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 31,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,633.81/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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