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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.34, 234.33 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.34, 234.33 and 91.36 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.34 : 234.33 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.34/234.33 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.34x = 234.33 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.34x = 21,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408.39/156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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