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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.40, 234.48 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.40, 234.48 and 140.32 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.40 : 234.48 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.40/234.48 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.40x = 234.48 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.40x = 32,902.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902.23/156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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