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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 234.46 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 234.46 and 91.20 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 234.46 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/234.46 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 234.46 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 21,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.75/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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