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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 216.51 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 216.51 and 91.41 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 216.51 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/216.51 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 216.51 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 19,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790.72/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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