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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.42, 215.85 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.42, 215.85 and 86.46 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.42 : 215.85 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.42/215.85 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.42x = 215.85 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.42x = 18,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662.39/156.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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