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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.75, 234.03 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.75, 234.03 and 135.06 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.75 : 234.03 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.75/234.03 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.75x = 234.03 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.75x = 31,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,608.09/156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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