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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 234.65 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 234.65 and 137.35 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 234.65 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/234.65 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 234.65 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 32,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227.72/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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