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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 216.41 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 216.41 and 113.09 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 216.41 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/216.41 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 216.41 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 24,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.16/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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