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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.31, 215.72 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.31, 215.72 and 109.70 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.31 : 215.72 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.31/215.72 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.31x = 215.72 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.31x = 23,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,662.86/156.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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