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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 234 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 234 and 131.36 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 234 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/234 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 234 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 30,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737.07/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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