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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 215.93 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 215.93 and 109.97 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 215.93 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/215.93 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 215.93 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 23,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744.74/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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