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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 215.64 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 215.64 and 135.84 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 215.64 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/215.64 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 215.64 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 29,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292.54/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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