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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 235.01 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 235.01 and 135.09 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 235.01 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/235.01 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 235.01 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 31,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,747.33/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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