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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.92 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.92 and 91.04 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.92 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.92 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.92 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 19,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657.36/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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