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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 216.07 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 216.07 and 91.16 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 216.07 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/216.07 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 216.07 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 19,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696.44/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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