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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.70, 215.76 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.70, 215.76 and 135.95 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.70 : 215.76 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.70/215.76 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.70x = 215.76 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.70x = 29,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332.00/156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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