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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 216.40 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 216.40 and 94.67 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 216.40 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/216.40 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 216.40 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 20,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486.59/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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