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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.02, 235.24 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.02, 235.24 and 132.26 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.02 : 235.24 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.02/235.24 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.02x = 235.24 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.02x = 31,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,112.84/156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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