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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 216.49 and 91.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 216.49 and 91.39 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 216.49 = 91.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/216.49 = 91.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 216.49 × 91.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 19,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.02/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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