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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.16 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.16 and 106.96 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.16 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.16 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.16 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 23,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013.51/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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