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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 216.09 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 216.09 and 131.94 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 216.09 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/216.09 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 216.09 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 28,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510.91/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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