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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 234 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 234 and 138.56 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 234 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/234 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 234 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 32,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421.87/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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