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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 216.24 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 216.24 and 94.48 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 216.24 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/216.24 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 216.24 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 20,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429.58/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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