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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.91, 234.79 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.91, 234.79 and 135.50 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.91 : 234.79 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.91/234.79 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.91x = 234.79 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.91x = 31,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.05/156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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