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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 215.95 and 101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 215.95 and 101.27 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 215.95 = 101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/215.95 = 101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 215.95 × 101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 21,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,869.41/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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