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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 216.21 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 216.21 and 94.52 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 216.21 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/216.21 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 216.21 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 20,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434.85/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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