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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 235.31 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 235.31 and 132.50 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 235.31 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/235.31 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 235.31 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 31,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178.50/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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