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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 214.70 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 214.70 and 141.86 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 214.70 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/214.70 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 214.70 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 30,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,457.34/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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