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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.36, 234.66 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.36, 234.66 and 135 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.36 : 234.66 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.36/234.66 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.36x = 234.66 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.36x = 31,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679.10/156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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