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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.03, 215.25 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.03, 215.25 and 103.67 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.03 : 215.25 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.03/215.25 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.03x = 215.25 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.03x = 22,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313.89/156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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