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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.57, 216.02 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.57, 216.02 and 94.43 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.57 : 216.02 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.57/216.02 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.57x = 216.02 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.57x = 20,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,399.54/156.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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