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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 215.39 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 215.39 and 117.26 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 215.39 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/215.39 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 215.39 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 25,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,256.63/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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