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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.34, 215.76 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.34, 215.76 and 135.46 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.34 : 215.76 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.34/215.76 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.34x = 215.76 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.34x = 29,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226.85/156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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