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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 216.14 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 216.14 and 94.46 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 216.14 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/216.14 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 216.14 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 20,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416.58/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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