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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.03, 215.53 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.03, 215.53 and 106.82 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.03 : 215.53 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.03/215.53 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.03x = 215.53 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.03x = 23,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,022.38/156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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