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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.65, 216.13 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.65, 216.13 and 91.14 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.65 : 216.13 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.65/216.13 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.65x = 216.13 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.65x = 19,698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698.09/156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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