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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.65, 215.74 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.65, 215.74 and 136.97 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.65 : 215.74 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.65/215.74 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.65x = 215.74 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.65x = 29,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549.91/156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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