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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.46, 215.93 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.46, 215.93 and 91 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.46 : 215.93 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.46/215.93 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.46x = 215.93 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.46x = 19,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649.63/156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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