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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 216.60 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 216.60 and 137.18 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 216.60 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/216.60 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 216.60 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 29,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713.19/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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