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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 215.45 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 215.45 and 87.13 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 215.45 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/215.45 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 215.45 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 18,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772.16/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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