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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 216.39 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 216.39 and 133.59 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 216.39 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/216.39 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 216.39 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 28,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907.54/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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