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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.82 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.82 and 133.23 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.82 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.82 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.82 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 28,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,753.70/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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