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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 216.42 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 216.42 and 137.54 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 216.42 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/216.42 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 216.42 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 29,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766.41/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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