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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 215.78 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 215.78 and 94.20 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 215.78 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/215.78 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 215.78 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 20,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.48/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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