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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 233.94 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 233.94 and 133.28 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 233.94 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/233.94 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 233.94 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 31,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.52/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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