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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.95, 216.36 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.95, 216.36 and 129.27 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.95 : 216.36 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.95/216.36 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.95x = 216.36 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.95x = 27,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968.86/156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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