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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.82, 235.23 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.82, 235.23 and 136.48 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.82 : 235.23 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.82/235.23 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.82x = 235.23 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.82x = 32,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.19/156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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