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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 235.07 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 235.07 and 136.15 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 235.07 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/235.07 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 235.07 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 32,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004.02/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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