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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 215.63 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 215.63 and 94.08 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 215.63 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/215.63 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 215.63 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 20,286
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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