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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 215.98 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 215.98 and 94.37 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 215.98 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/215.98 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 215.98 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 20,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.72/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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