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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 215.39 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 215.39 and 86.14 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 215.39 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/215.39 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 215.39 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 18,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.69/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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