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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 215.64 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 215.64 and 117.72 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 215.64 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/215.64 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 215.64 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 25,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,385.14/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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