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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.57, 234.68 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.57, 234.68 and 138.57 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.57 : 234.68 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.57/234.68 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.57x = 234.68 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.57x = 32,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.91/156.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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