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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 233.96 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 233.96 and 136.12 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 233.96 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/233.96 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 233.96 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 31,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,846.64/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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