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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.82 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.82 and 133.32 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.82 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.82 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.82 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 31,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172.88/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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