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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 234.93 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 234.93 and 92.90 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 234.93 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/234.93 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 234.93 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 21,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823.36/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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