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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 216.33 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 216.33 and 130.65 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 216.33 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/216.33 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 216.33 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 28,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263.51/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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