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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 235.83 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 235.83 and 132.37 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 235.83 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/235.83 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 235.83 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 31,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,215.98/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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