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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.64 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.64 and 130.20 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.64 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.64 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.64 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 28,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.33/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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