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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 215.74 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 215.74 and 116.96 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 215.74 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/215.74 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 215.74 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 25,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232.95/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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