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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 215.28 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 215.28 and 132.92 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 215.28 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/215.28 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 215.28 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 28,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.02/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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