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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 215.71 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 215.71 and 109.87 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 215.71 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/215.71 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 215.71 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 23,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701.08/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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