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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.75, 216.30 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.75, 216.30 and 94.57 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.75 : 216.30 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.75/216.30 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.75x = 216.30 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.75x = 20,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.49/156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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