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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 216.03 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 216.03 and 94.35 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 216.03 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/216.03 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 216.03 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 20,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382.43/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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