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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.02, 233.98 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.02, 233.98 and 131.66 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.02 : 233.98 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.02/233.98 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.02x = 233.98 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.02x = 30,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,805.81/156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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