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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 216.34 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 216.34 and 91.27 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 216.34 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/216.34 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 216.34 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 19,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745.35/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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