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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 233.29 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 233.29 and 133.75 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 233.29 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/233.29 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 233.29 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 31,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,201.87/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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