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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 234.62 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 234.62 and 141.40 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 234.62 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/234.62 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 234.62 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 33,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175.27/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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