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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.75, 216.32 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.75, 216.32 and 91.25 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.75 : 216.32 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.75/216.32 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.75x = 216.32 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.75x = 19,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739.28/156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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