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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 216.09 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 216.09 and 86.64 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 216.09 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/216.09 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 216.09 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 18,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722.04/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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