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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 215.49 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 215.49 and 114.81 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 215.49 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/215.49 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 215.49 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 24,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740.41/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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