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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 216.15 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 216.15 and 87.63 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 216.15 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/216.15 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 216.15 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 18,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941.22/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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