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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 215.94 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 215.94 and 131.24 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 215.94 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/215.94 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 215.94 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 28,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.97/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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