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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.73, 215.89 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.73, 215.89 and 130.45 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.73 : 215.89 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.73/215.89 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.73x = 215.89 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.73x = 28,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162.20/156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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