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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 235.04 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 235.04 and 132.66 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 235.04 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/235.04 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 235.04 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 31,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.74/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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