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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 234.70 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 234.70 and 91.54 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 234.70 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/234.70 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 234.70 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 21,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482.81/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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