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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.30, 234.79 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.30, 234.79 and 133.75 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.30 : 234.79 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.30/234.79 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.30x = 234.79 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.30x = 31,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402.24/156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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