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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 214.86 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 214.86 and 131.43 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 214.86 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/214.86 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 214.86 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 28,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239.05/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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