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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.39, 216 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.39, 216 and 115.17 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.39 : 216 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.39/216 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.39x = 216 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.39x = 24,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876.72/156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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