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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 234.23 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 234.23 and 135.70 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 234.23 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/234.23 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 234.23 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 31,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,783.75/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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