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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.81, 216.07 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.81, 216.07 and 129.37 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.81 : 216.07 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.81/216.07 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.81x = 216.07 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.81x = 27,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,952.98/156.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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