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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 215.39 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 215.39 and 109.52 is: 151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 215.39 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/215.39 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 215.39 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 23,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.89/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.05

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