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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 215.40 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 215.40 and 99.33 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 215.40 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/215.40 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 215.40 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 21,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395.68/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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