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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.70, 233.93 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.70, 233.93 and 136.31 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.70 : 233.93 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.70/233.93 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.70x = 233.93 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.70x = 31,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887.00/156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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