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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.49 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.49 and 106.80 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.49 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.49 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.49 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 23,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.33/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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