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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 215.97 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 215.97 and 91.01 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 215.97 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/215.97 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 215.97 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 19,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654.35/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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