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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.97 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.97 and 94.31 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.97 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.97 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.97 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 20,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368.72/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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