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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 233.48 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 233.48 and 140.03 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 233.48 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/233.48 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 233.48 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 32,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694.26/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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