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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.83, 216.38 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.83, 216.38 and 91.34 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.83 : 216.38 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.83/216.38 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.83x = 216.38 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.83x = 19,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,762.61/156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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