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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.19, 215.78 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.19, 215.78 and 133.12 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.19 : 215.78 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.19/215.78 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.19x = 215.78 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.19x = 28,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,723.55/156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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