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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 215.48 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 215.48 and 109.48 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 215.48 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/215.48 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 215.48 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 23,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590.75/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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