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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 216.10 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 216.10 and 94.45 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 216.10 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/216.10 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 216.10 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 20,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.87/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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