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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 215.76 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 215.76 and 139.41 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 215.76 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/215.76 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 215.76 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 30,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,079.10/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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