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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.34, 215.22 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.34, 215.22 and 134.38 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.34 : 215.22 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.34/215.22 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.34x = 215.22 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.34x = 28,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921.26/156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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