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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 234.55 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 234.55 and 139.35 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 234.55 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/234.55 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 234.55 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 32,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.60/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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