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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 215.54 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 215.54 and 100.90 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 215.54 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/215.54 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 215.54 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 21,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749.30/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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