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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 234.78 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 234.78 and 133 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 234.78 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/234.78 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 234.78 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 31,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225.74/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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