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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 233.48 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 233.48 and 133.59 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 233.48 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/233.48 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 233.48 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 31,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189.93/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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