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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.98, 216.62 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.98, 216.62 and 91.47 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.98 : 216.62 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.98/216.62 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.98x = 216.62 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.98x = 19,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813.77/156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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