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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.86, 234.74 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.86, 234.74 and 91.67 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.86 : 234.74 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.86/234.74 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.86x = 234.74 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.86x = 21,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518.62/156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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