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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.87 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.87 and 94.28 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.87 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.87 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.87 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 20,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350.67/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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