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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 216.09 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 216.09 and 133.34 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 216.09 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/216.09 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 216.09 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 28,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,812.36/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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