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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 215.40 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 215.40 and 124.88 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 215.40 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/215.40 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 215.40 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 26,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,899.15/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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