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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.30, 215.61 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.30, 215.61 and 137.88 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.30 : 215.61 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.30/215.61 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.30x = 215.61 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.30x = 29,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728.31/156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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