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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 235.71 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 235.71 and 133.95 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 235.71 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/235.71 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 235.71 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 31,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.24/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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