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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 215.96 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 215.96 and 87.52 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 215.96 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/215.96 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 215.96 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 18,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.82/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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