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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.21, 215.57 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.21, 215.57 and 94.07 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.21 : 215.57 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.21/215.57 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.21x = 215.57 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.21x = 20,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,277.59/156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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