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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 234.30 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 234.30 and 134.74 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 234.30 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/234.30 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 234.30 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 31,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.00/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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