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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 215.89 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 215.89 and 133.31 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 215.89 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/215.89 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 215.89 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 28,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780.30/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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