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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 216.62 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 216.62 and 104.55 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 216.62 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/216.62 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 216.62 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 22,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647.18/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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