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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.92, 216.34 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.92, 216.34 and 112.70 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.92 : 216.34 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.92/216.34 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.92x = 216.34 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.92x = 24,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,380.97/156.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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