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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 234.63 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 234.63 and 91.43 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 234.63 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/234.63 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 234.63 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 21,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451.05/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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