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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 215.96 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 215.96 and 94.43 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 215.96 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/215.96 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 215.96 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 20,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393.17/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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