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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.55, 216.03 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.55, 216.03 and 117.67 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.55 : 216.03 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.55/216.03 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.55x = 216.03 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.55x = 25,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420.25/156.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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