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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 216.12 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 216.12 and 94.49 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 216.12 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/216.12 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 216.12 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 20,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.10/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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