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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.72, 234.83 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.72, 234.83 and 139.91 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.72 : 234.83 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.72/234.83 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.72x = 234.83 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.72x = 32,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,853.19/156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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