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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 216.32 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 216.32 and 122.08 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 216.32 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/216.32 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 216.32 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 26,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408.35/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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