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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 215.42 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 215.42 and 124.47 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 215.42 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/215.42 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 215.42 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 26,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812.71/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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