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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 215.96 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 215.96 and 104.01 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 215.96 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/215.96 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 215.96 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 22,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.00/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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