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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.55, 215.95 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.55, 215.95 and 91.05 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.55 : 215.95 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.55/215.95 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.55x = 215.95 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.55x = 19,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662.25/156.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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