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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 216.35 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 216.35 and 115.50 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 216.35 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/216.35 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 216.35 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 24,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987.85/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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