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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 215.62 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 215.62 and 106.56 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 215.62 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/215.62 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 215.62 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 22,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976.47/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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