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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 215.17 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 215.17 and 114.62 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 215.17 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/215.17 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 215.17 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 24,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661.42/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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