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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 216.32 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 216.32 and 94.60 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 216.32 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/216.32 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 216.32 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 20,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,463.87/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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