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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.59, 215.82 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.59, 215.82 and 140.21 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.59 : 215.82 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.59/215.82 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.59x = 215.82 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.59x = 30,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,259.04/156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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