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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.39, 233.87 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.39, 233.87 and 140.19 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.39 : 233.87 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.39/233.87 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.39x = 233.87 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.39x = 32,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785.53/156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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