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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 233.09 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 233.09 and 131.83 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 233.09 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/233.09 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 233.09 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 30,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728.25/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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