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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 233.63 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 233.63 and 139.25 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 233.63 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/233.63 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 233.63 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 32,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.11/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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