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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 234.81 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 234.81 and 136.83 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 234.81 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/234.81 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 234.81 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 32,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129.05/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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