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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.99, 216.61 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.99, 216.61 and 94.80 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.99 : 216.61 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.99/216.61 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.99x = 216.61 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.99x = 20,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.87/156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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