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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 216.55 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 216.55 and 94.86 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 216.55 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/216.55 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 216.55 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 20,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.93/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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