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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 215.62 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 215.62 and 93.23 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 215.62 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/215.62 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 215.62 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 20,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.25/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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