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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 234.03 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 234.03 and 140.93 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 234.03 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/234.03 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 234.03 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 32,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981.85/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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