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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 233.51 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 233.51 and 138.11 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 233.51 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/233.51 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 233.51 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 32,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248.21/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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