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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 215.46 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 215.46 and 112.50 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 215.46 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/215.46 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 215.46 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 24,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.25/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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