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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 215.62 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 215.62 and 121.57 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 215.62 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/215.62 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 215.62 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 26,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212.76/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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