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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 215.28 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 215.28 and 93.89 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 215.28 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/215.28 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 215.28 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 20,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212.31/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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