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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 232.96 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 232.96 and 133.05 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 232.96 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/232.96 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 232.96 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 30,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,995.00/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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