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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.27, 215.53 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.27, 215.53 and 133.04 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.27 : 215.53 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.27/215.53 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.27x = 215.53 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.27x = 28,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672.37/156.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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