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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.18, 235.16 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.18, 235.16 and 140.70 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.18 : 235.16 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.18/235.16 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.18x = 235.16 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.18x = 33,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,086.31/156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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