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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 233.92 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 233.92 and 138.11 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 233.92 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/233.92 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 233.92 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 32,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306.69/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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