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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 234.84 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 234.84 and 133.91 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 234.84 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/234.84 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 234.84 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 31,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447.42/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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