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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 215.97 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 215.97 and 133.35 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 215.97 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/215.97 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 215.97 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 28,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799.60/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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