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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 215.37 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 215.37 and 87.06 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 215.37 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/215.37 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 215.37 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 18,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750.11/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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