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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 235.07 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 235.07 and 91.87 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 235.07 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/235.07 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 235.07 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 21,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595.18/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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