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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 216.32 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 216.32 and 152.12 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 216.32 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/216.32 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 216.32 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 32,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,906.60/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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