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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.70, 216.42 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.70, 216.42 and 132.34 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.70 : 216.42 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.70/216.42 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.70x = 216.42 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.70x = 28,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641.02/156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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