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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.82 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.82 and 135.96 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.82 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.82 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.82 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 29,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342.89/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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