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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 235.20 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 235.20 and 134.16 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 235.20 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/235.20 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 235.20 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 31,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,554.43/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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