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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 215.78 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 215.78 and 138 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 215.78 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/215.78 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 215.78 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 29,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,777.64/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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