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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.01, 233.76 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.01, 233.76 and 138.70 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.01 : 233.76 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.01/233.76 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.01x = 233.76 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.01x = 32,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422.51/156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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