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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 234.10 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 234.10 and 133.84 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 234.10 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/234.10 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 234.10 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 31,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,331.94/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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