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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 216.45 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 216.45 and 94.79 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 216.45 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/216.45 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 216.45 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 20,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516.21/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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