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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 215.70 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 215.70 and 131.88 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 215.70 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/215.70 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 215.70 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 28,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446.52/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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