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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.92 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.92 and 138.84 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.92 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.92 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.92 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 32,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477.45/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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