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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 215.57 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 215.57 and 86.27 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 215.57 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/215.57 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 215.57 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 18,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597.22/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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