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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 215.80 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 215.80 and 115.05 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 215.80 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/215.80 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 215.80 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 24,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,826.25/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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