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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 233.76 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 233.76 and 140.14 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 233.76 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/233.76 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 233.76 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 32,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759.13/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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