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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 215.93 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 215.93 and 91.04 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 215.93 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/215.93 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 215.93 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 19,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657.42/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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