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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 215.46 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 215.46 and 87.14 is: 120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 215.46 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/215.46 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 215.46 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 18,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775.18/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.25

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