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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.39, 234.73 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.39, 234.73 and 91.46 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.39 : 234.73 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.39/234.73 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.39x = 234.73 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.39x = 21,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468.41/156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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