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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 215.31 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 215.31 and 135.40 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 215.31 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/215.31 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 215.31 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 29,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,152.97/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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