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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 215.52 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 215.52 and 103.66 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 215.52 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/215.52 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 215.52 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 22,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340.80/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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