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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 216.18 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 216.18 and 124 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 216.18 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/216.18 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 216.18 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 26,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806.32/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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