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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 216.06 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 216.06 and 130.46 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 216.06 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/216.06 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 216.06 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 28,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187.19/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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