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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.19, 234.15 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.19, 234.15 and 133.51 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.19 : 234.15 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.19/234.15 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.19x = 234.15 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.19x = 31,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261.37/156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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