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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.75, 216.50 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.75, 216.50 and 139.33 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.75 : 216.50 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.75/216.50 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.75x = 216.50 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.75x = 30,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164.95/156.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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