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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 235.02 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 235.02 and 134.04 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 235.02 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/235.02 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 235.02 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 31,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502.08/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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