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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.26, 215.63 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.26, 215.63 and 86.32 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.26 : 215.63 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.26/215.63 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.26x = 215.63 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.26x = 18,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.34/156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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