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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.83, 234.09 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.83, 234.09 and 133.74 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.83 : 234.09 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.83/234.09 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.83x = 234.09 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.83x = 31,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307.20/156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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