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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.27 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.27 and 93.81 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.27 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.27 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.27 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 20,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194.01/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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