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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.47, 234.71 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.47, 234.71 and 91.45 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.47 : 234.71 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.47/234.71 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.47x = 234.71 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.47x = 21,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463.60/156.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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