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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.46, 233.56 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.46, 233.56 and 134.80 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.46 : 233.56 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.46/233.56 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.46x = 233.56 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.46x = 31,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483.89/156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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