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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 215.86 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 215.86 and 112.92 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 215.86 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/215.86 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 215.86 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 24,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374.91/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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