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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 215.30 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 215.30 and 116.90 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 215.30 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/215.30 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 215.30 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 25,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166.91/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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