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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.95 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.95 and 133.73 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.95 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.95 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.95 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 31,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418.02/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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