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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 233.92 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 233.92 and 138.07 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 233.92 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/233.92 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 233.92 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 32,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.33/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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