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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.01, 215.02 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.01, 215.02 and 132.76 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.01 : 215.02 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.01/215.02 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.01x = 215.02 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.01x = 28,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,546.06/156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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