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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.21, 215.37 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.21, 215.37 and 112.47 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.21 : 215.37 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.21/215.37 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.21x = 215.37 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.21x = 24,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,222.66/156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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