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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 216.54 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 216.54 and 91.43 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 216.54 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/216.54 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 216.54 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 19,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797.17/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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