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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 215.63 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 215.63 and 97.94 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 215.63 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/215.63 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 215.63 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 21,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.22/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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