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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 234.51 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 234.51 and 133.54 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 234.51 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/234.51 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 234.51 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 31,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,316.47/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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