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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.83, 216.50 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.83, 216.50 and 104.40 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.83 : 216.50 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.83/216.50 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.83x = 216.50 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.83x = 22,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602.08/156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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