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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 216.07 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 216.07 and 130.75 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 216.07 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/216.07 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 216.07 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 28,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251.15/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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