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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 215.55 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 215.55 and 109.62 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 215.55 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/215.55 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 215.55 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 23,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628.59/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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