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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 233.99 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 233.99 and 137.84 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 233.99 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/233.99 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 233.99 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 32,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251.84/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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