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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 216.48 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 216.48 and 94.65 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 216.48 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/216.48 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 216.48 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 20,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489.83/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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