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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 216.78 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 216.78 and 135.02 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 216.78 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/216.78 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 216.78 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 29,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269.64/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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