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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.61, 216.41 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.61, 216.41 and 124.12 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.61 : 216.41 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.61/216.41 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.61x = 216.41 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.61x = 26,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860.81/156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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