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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 235.19 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 235.19 and 91.76 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 235.19 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/235.19 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 235.19 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 21,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580.09/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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