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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.49, 215.98 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.49, 215.98 and 130.22 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.49 : 215.98 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.49/215.98 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.49x = 215.98 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.49x = 28,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125.90/156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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