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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.50, 215.99 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.50, 215.99 and 91.04 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.50 : 215.99 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.50/215.99 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.50x = 215.99 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.50x = 19,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664.26/156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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