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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 215.94 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 215.94 and 132.01 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 215.94 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/215.94 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 215.94 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 28,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,506.24/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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