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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.19, 215.16 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.19, 215.16 and 131.62 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.19 : 215.16 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.19/215.16 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.19x = 215.16 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.19x = 28,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319.36/156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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