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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 216.48 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 216.48 and 105.20 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 216.48 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/216.48 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 216.48 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 22,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773.70/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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