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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 235.94 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 235.94 and 136.63 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 235.94 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/235.94 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 235.94 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 32,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236.86/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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