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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.71, 216.32 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.71, 216.32 and 94.59 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.71 : 216.32 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.71/216.32 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.71x = 216.32 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.71x = 20,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.71/156.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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