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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.46 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.46 and 104.16 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.46 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.46 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.46 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 22,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442.31/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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