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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 235.24 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 235.24 and 136.44 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 235.24 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/235.24 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 235.24 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 32,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,096.15/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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