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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.34 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.34 and 104.28 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.34 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.34 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.34 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 22,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455.66/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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