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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 233.42 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 233.42 and 137.36 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 233.42 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/233.42 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 233.42 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 32,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062.57/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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