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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.40 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.40 and 145.27 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.40 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.40 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.40 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 34,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196.56/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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