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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 216.52 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 216.52 and 124.36 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 216.52 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/216.52 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 216.52 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 26,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926.43/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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