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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.64, 215.92 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.64, 215.92 and 104.80 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.64 : 215.92 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.64/215.92 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.64x = 215.92 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.64x = 22,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628.42/156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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