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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 216.52 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 216.52 and 115.63 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 216.52 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/216.52 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 216.52 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 25,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034.55/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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