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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.69, 215.85 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.69, 215.85 and 132.12 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.69 : 215.85 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.69/215.85 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.69x = 215.85 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.69x = 28,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.10/156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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