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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 215.84 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 215.84 and 137.36 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 215.84 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/215.84 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 215.84 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 29,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646.02/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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