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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.45, 215.91 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.45, 215.91 and 135.80 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.45 : 215.91 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.45/215.91 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.45x = 215.91 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.45x = 29,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.50/156.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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