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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.03, 215.29 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.03, 215.29 and 88.72 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.03 : 215.29 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.03/215.29 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.03x = 215.29 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.03x = 19,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100.71/156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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